Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pallida
ID:
275316

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 308 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274648



Common Names

  • Pallida Orchid
  • Pallida Bog Orchid
  • Pallida Platanthera


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Synonyms

  • Blephariglottis pallida (P.M.Br.) Baumbach & Lückel [unknown]

Description

Platanthera pallida (also called Pale Green Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and a single pale green flower.

Uses & Benefits

Platanthera pallida is a species of orchid found in North America. It is often used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used medicinally, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Platanthera pallida flower is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platanthera pallida is a terrestrial orchid species native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least three growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil.

Where to Find Platanthera pallida

Platanthera pallida can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Platanthera pallida FAQ

What is the common name of Platanthera pallida?

Pale Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Platanthera pallida?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

What is the flower color of Platanthera pallida?

White to pinkish-purple

Species in the Platanthera genus

Platanthera albomarginata, Platanthera algeriensis, Platanthera amabilis, Platanthera andrewsii, Platanthera angustata, Platanthera angustilabris, Platanthera aquilonis, Platanthera azorica, Platanthera bakeriana, Platanthera bhutanica, Platanthera bicolor, Platanthera bifolia, Platanthera blephariglottis, Platanthera blumei, Platanthera boninensis, Platanthera borneensis, Platanthera brevicalcarata, Platanthera brevifolia, Platanthera calderoniae, Platanthera canbyi, Platanthera channellii, Platanthera chapmanii, Platanthera chlorantha, Platanthera chorisiana, Platanthera ciliaris, Platanthera clavellata, Platanthera contigua, Platanthera convallariifolia, Platanthera correllii, Platanthera cristata, Platanthera deflexilabella, Platanthera densa, Platanthera devolii, Platanthera dilatata, Platanthera elegans, Platanthera elliptica, Platanthera elmeri, Platanthera finetiana, Platanthera flava, Platanthera florentia, Platanthera fuscescens, Platanthera grandiflora, Platanthera hachijoensis, Platanthera halconensis, Platanthera handel-mazzettii, Platanthera hollandiae, Platanthera holmboei, Platanthera hologlottis, Platanthera hondoensis, Platanthera hookeri,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157326: Based on the initial data import
Paul Martin Brown (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Br.' in the authors string.